Update: Here is the link to the actual agenda. You’ll also note an item about condominium garbage pick-up — a discussion about if, and when, the city should pick up trash for condominium owners. We currently do for some and not for others, with factors like density and whether or not the development is on [...]
Archive for August, 2010
Previewing Tuesday’s Council Meeting
Posted in City Council, tagged Applied Technologies, Blakewood Court, Brookdale Court, flooding, Parkway Drive, R.A. Smith on August 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
One Perspective on the Plale-Larson Debate
Posted in Politics, tagged Blogging Blue, Chris Larson, Jeff Plale on August 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Blogging Blue has a good recap of the debate Wednesday between State Sen. Jeff Plale and challenger Chris Larson, a Milwaukee County Supervisor. Click here to see the post. From it: “… One thing is abundantly clear: there was no clear winner. Both Plale and Larson were effective in stating their positions on the issues [...]
No FEMA Money for Homeowners? … and Other Headlines of Interest from Around the Area
Posted in 2010 Flooding, tagged Bucyrus, FEMA, PSC, Wil-O-Way on August 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Not surprisingly, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has determined that only governments, not individuals, are eligible to receive federal aid following last month’s floods. Or has it? See the full, and confusing, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story here. And check out these other headlines of interest from around the area … Deal to Bring Bucyrus to Oak [...]
Longtime South Milwaukee Teacher, Community Servant Dies
Posted in Community, tagged Hahn, South Milwaukee High School on August 10, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I just saw an obituary for Eunice E. Hahn, and I was impressed with her dedication to our city. From teaching at South Milwaukee High School to her involvement in a variety of community organizations, she left her mark on South Milwaukee. Did you know Eunice? Post a comment and share your memories.
What To Do This Thursday: Community Night Out or Farmers Market? How About Both?
Posted in Uncategorized on August 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Update: Be sure to register your vote on my new poll question below! This coming Thursday, August 12, is another one of those great days to live in South Milwaukee. Two wonderful events are planned for that night: Community Night Out and the South Milwaukee Downtown Market. Community Night Out is the annual celebration behind [...]
More Perspective on the Plale Race … and Other Headlines of Interest
Posted in Uncategorized on August 6, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Milwaukee News Buzz, the daily news home of Milwaukee Magazine, has an interesting article on the blog-driven controversy over State Sen. Jeff Plale’s campaign finance reports. (My take: I know and respect Jeff Plale and think some of these blogs are way, way out of line on this issue. Even suggesting a “quid pro quo” [...]
South Milwaukee Girls Softball Team Makes History Even as World Series Run Ends
Posted in Uncategorized on August 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A group of 11- and 12-year-old girls from South Milwaukee did the city proud in their attempt to qualify for the Little League World Series this week. The softball team came up just two games short of that milestone after playing their way into the semifinals of the LLWS Central Region tournament in Missouri this [...]
Hearing Scheduled for Sept. 9 on Proposed Water Rate Increase
Posted in Uncategorized on August 3, 2010 | 7 Comments »
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing on the South Milwaukee Water Utility’s proposed 53 percent rate increase on Sept. 9 at the South Milwaukee Public Library. The hearing starts at 10 a.m. Here is the complete meeting notice, and here is a document comparing current water rates with those proposed as part [...]
Former Senator, Assemblyman Grobschmidt to Retire from DPI … and Other Headlines of Note
Posted in Uncategorized on August 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Former South Milwaukee state Senator and Assemblyman Richard Grobschmidt is retiring from his role as assistant state superintendent in the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning at the Department of Public Instruction. Learn more in this release from the DPI and on the Wisconsin Library Association blog. And here is his Wikipedia page. And [...]
Warnimont Dog Park Opens Friday … and Other Headlines from County Supervisor Pat Jursik
Posted in Uncategorized on August 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Milwaukee County Supervisor Pat Jursik (who represents all of South Milwaukee) has published her August E-News Update. The top item is one on the opening of the Warnimont Park dog park on Friday, August 6. The grand opening ceremony is at 10 a.m. Read the entire newsletter here.
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